Review the case study and answer the following questions.
APA Citation and Referencing is a must.
Plagiarism checks are very important.
Case Study: Bobby, a 13-year-old male, was hospitalized following a perforated appendix that required surgery. Bobby has an open wound requiring dressing changes twice daily. He is currently on contact precautions for a methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection. The estimated date of discharge is five-to-ten-days post-op and will include long-term antibiotics and wound care.
The nurse notes on the assessment- Previously Bobby was talkative and related his enthusiasm for school and upcoming science competitions. However, today, he was withdrawn and stated, “I’m just tired”.
· What are the impacts when an adolescent is separated from their peer group?
· How should the nurse arrange for visitation and playtime during Bobby’s hospitalization and isolation?
· What concerns with body image would the nurse anticipate?
· Why is “play” an important part of childhood?